SECTION 6—BACK
Crossfire
™
T6A Wheelchair
34
Part No 1134343
Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery
WARNING
ALWAYS perform these procedures in the presence of an assistant. The position of
the footrest, camber tube, seat angle, back angle, the tautness of the back uphol-
stery as well as the user's condition are directly related to the wheelchairs stability.
Any change to one or any combination of the five may cause the wheelchair to
decrease in stability. Use EXTREME caution when using a new seating position. The
addition of anti-tippers may be required.
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 6.4.
The Back Upholstery Cover
NOTE:
The
back
upholstery
cover
is
designed
for
three
reasons:
• The
first
is
as
a
modesty
cover.
• The
second
is
to
keep
the
cushion
from
sliding
out
of
the
back
of
the
wheelchair.
• The
third
is
a
sacral
support
depending
upon
how
far
or
tight
the
flap
is
pulled
under
the
seat
cushion.
• The
adjuster
fastening
straps
can
be
adjusted
at
various
levels
of
tension
to
accommodate
individual
end
‐
users.
Adjusting the Tautness of the Back
NOTE:
The
adjustable
tension
back
upholstery
consists
of
an
upper
and
lower
(lumbar)
section.
To
adjust
the
back
tension,
perform
the
following
1. Lift
back
upholstery
cover
up
and
flip
over
toward
front
of
wheelchair
2. Tighten
or
loosen
the
adjuster
fastening
straps.
FIGURE 6.4
Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery
Adjuster
Straps
